Shades Of Blue Used On The 60's Cobras ?

[patrickt]

Tim, consider getting color-choice input from your wife. And forgot the originality thing; there are a lot of very classy colors other than blue, red, and yellow.

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Tim, consider getting color-choice input from your wife. And forgot the originality thing; there are a lot of very classy colors other than blue, red, and yellow.

Good points ... I have had a lot of input from my wife, especially what she does not like, which is good to know. I am not that wedded to an original color, just curious where things started.

The car will be a mix of 'FIA' and Street, so not trying to be viewed as a vintage looking replica. On the other hand, if I find an original color that I really like, then no reason not to use that.

My preference is towards a darker color, but as they say, I'll know it when I see it.

All part of the fun!

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by tkb289

My preference is towards a darker color, but as they say, I'll know it when I see it.

Tim,
Examine a New Beetle color from circa 2003-05. It's an off the shelf, single stage- plus -clear blue with a hint of violet. Never knew the name. It is not a trick, change- colors paint.

It's similar to my violet-blue custom mix but much easier to maintain.

[rokndad]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Tim, consider getting color-choice input from your wife. And forgot the originality thing; there are a lot of very classy colors other than blue, red, and yellow.

That's exactly what I did. When my wife saw Gary's car, she smiled and said she likes "that one". Bought a ticket to Texas the next day and made the deal. It's called LeMans Blau (blue) and is a standard color Shelby uses now, BMW Paint Code 381 from an X5 with a slight metallic look. Ford Wimbledon White stripes. This is the look in sunlight.



This is a shot of the body at SAI in 2004 just out of the paint booth under fluorescent lights. The color changes depending on lighting. Have fun. Choosing colors is almost as fun as playing with the Webers.

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by rokndad

That's exactly what I did. When my wife saw Gary's car, she smiled and said she likes "that one". Bought a ticket to Texas the next day and made the deal. It's called LeMans Blau (blue) and is a standard color Shelby uses now, BMW Paint Code 381 from an X5 with a slight metallic look. Ford Wimbledon White stripes. This is the look in sunlight.



This is a shot of the body at SAI in 2004 just out of the paint booth under fluorescent lights. The color changes depending on lighting. Have fun. Choosing colors is almost as fun as playing with the Webers.

Great photos ... nice combination. I'll have to keep my eye for a BMW with that paint ... and of course check with my wife ...